noun a female ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth
Queen is also the name of a famous British rock band formed in 1970, known for hits such as 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'We Will Rock You'.
In beekeeping, the queen bee is the adult, mated female bee that is the mother of all the bees in the colony.
In the game of chess, the queen is the most powerful piece that can move any number of squares vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.
In the context of monarchy, a queen is a female ruler of a kingdom or empire.
The queen of crime fiction, Agatha Christie, is known for her mystery novels.
Freudian psychologists often refer to the 'queen complex' in relation to a daughter's relationship with her mother.
The queen of fashion, Coco Chanel, revolutionized women's clothing with her elegant designs.
The queen of French cuisine, Julia Child, popularized French cooking in America with her TV show and cookbooks.
Aretha Franklin is often referred to as the queen of soul for her powerful voice and impact on the genre.